Reese Koffler-Stanfield is a highly decorated dressage rider and trainer with years of experience running an equine business at the highest levels. Reese is also the long-time voice of the Dressage Radio Show!: https://www.horseradionetwork.com/shows/dressage-radio-show/. As a faithful listener of her show, I reached out to Reese to ask if she would be on my show. I am so grateful that she said YES which gave me the opportunity get to know more about Reese, her background, experience in the equestrian world, and her new business venture. We discuss everything from the high costs of keeping horses and training at a high level to diversifying your business to create a sustainable model for your future. Reese's education in Agricultural Economics and International Business puts her in a unique position to help clients develop effective business plans and other strategies to thrive in the equestrian world. Enjoy this delightful conversation!

Reese can be reached at reese@horseradionetwork.com and at the following links:

Radio Show: https://www.horseradionetwork.com/shows/dressage-radio-show/

Farm: http://www.maplecrestfarmky.com/

Farm Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/MaplecrestDressage

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For Episode 6 of the Talent or Tenacity Podcast, I have the honor of interviewing Dr. Jamie Cooper, Professor and Department Head of Kinesiology at The University of Georgia. Dr. Cooper and I have known each other for many years and collaborated on academic projects, worked with mutual client athletes, and trained many hours for triathlon together! Dr. Cooper's expertise is in Obesity, Clinical Nutrition, and Sports Nutrition. However, her background as a very competitive endurance athlete (veteran of marathons, Ironman triathlons, and ultra-marathons) gives her a unique skill set in working with athletes to improve and optimize their performance through effective fueling. In this episode we discuss some of the common pitfalls athletes experience in fueling, nutrition misinformation and how to determine what fueling strategy is right for you, and we delve deeply in CARBOHYDRATES.

Find out more about Dr. Cooper's Academic Appointment: https://people.coe.uga.edu/jamie-cooper/

Dr. Cooper's Research Lab: https://coe.uga.edu/research/labs/human-nutrition-lab/

In addition to her academic appointment, Dr. Cooper has written a book specifically for triathletes on optimal fueling strategies: https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Nutrition-Guide-Triathletes-Step/dp/0762781041

Dr. Cooper consults with athletes for performance nutrition through her company, Competitive Nutrition System, LLC.: https://www.cnsathlete.com/

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In this episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with Dr. William Young, a great friend and fellow athlete. Dr. Young is a Lubbock, Texas Marriage and Family Therapist who practices from the perspective of total wellness and takes a 360 degree approach to health and fitness. Our interview begins with a candid conversation about overcoming addiction and establishing lifelong habits of health and prosperity. We discuss physical activity and its role in helping one develop confidence and a sense of mastery. We then delve into overcoming BIG fears such as open water swimming. Will shares some of his experiences as an athlete that have lead him to deeper understanding of emotional functioning and to making lasting changes that enable one to thrive. You will so enjoy Will's candor and insight into some pretty deep topics. We will definitely do a "part 2" where we hope to dive into more detail on breathing techniques, cold water immersion, and other techniques that can help us cope better with the daily challenges life throws our way!

You can find Dr. Will Young's practice here: https://360wellness-counseling.com/

And his Instagram account here: https://www.instagram.com/360_addiction_recovery/

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